Happy Valley Farm Stay & Animal Experience | Tomingley / Narromine, NSW
The highlight for many visitors, especially children, is the hands-on animal experience. Guests are invited to join in with feeding the farm’s residents, which include adorable lambs, goats, chickens, and more. This opportunity to interact with the animals in a safe and friendly environment is both educational and heartwarming, making it a truly unique and memorable stay. The campground itself offers spacious, grassy sites with plenty of room to spread out, relax, and enjoy the wide-open spaces. Whether you’re in a tent, caravan, or motorhome, you’ll find a comfortable spot to call home.
While embracing a rustic farm atmosphere, Happy Valley provides excellent amenities, including toilets and hot showers, ensuring a comfortable stay for all. The pet-friendly policy means your own furry friends are welcome to join the adventure. Evenings are a special time, with the clear country skies providing the perfect canvas for a spectacular sunset, followed by a brilliant display of stars. A campfire under the vast outback sky is the perfect way to end a day of farm fun. Being centrally located, the farm is also a fantastic base for exploring the wider region’s attractions, including the Narromine Aviation Museum and the world-famous Taronga Western Plains Zoo in nearby Dubbo. For an authentic, fun, and relaxing country getaway, Happy Valley Farm Stay is an unbeatable choice.
Happy Valley Farm Stay and Farm Animal Experience
406 Tinks Ln, Tomingley NSW 2869
GPS Coordinates: -32.49316, 148.19448
Site Details
- Location: Private farm property in Central West NSW, located between the towns of Narromine and Tomingley.
- Site suitable for: Tents, camper trailers, caravans, and motorhomes.
- Road access: Access is via unsealed farm roads, generally suitable for 2WD vehicles and caravans in dry weather. Drive with care.
- Site surface: Grassy paddocks.
- Camping permitted: Yes. Bookings through a private platform are essential.
- Maximum overnight stays: As per booking platform rules.
- Number of powered sites: 0
- Number of un-powered sites: Several spacious, unpowered sites.
Facilities & Rules
- Facilities: Amenities block with flushing toilets and hot showers.
- Picnic tables: Some communal tables may be available.
- Potable water: Yes, drinking water is available.
- Mobile phone coverage: Generally good with Telstra; other carriers may be less reliable.
- TV reception: Possible.
- Onsite public toilets: Yes, guest toilets are provided.
- Ullage / Dump Point: No. Nearest public dump point is in Narromine or Dubbo.
- Drive through sites: Not designated, but the area is open and accessible.
- Rubbish bins: Yes, bins are provided for guest use.
- Open fires: Permitted in designated fire pits, subject to local fire bans.
- Generator use: Permitted, but use should be considerate of other guests and farm animals.
- Number of sites available: A limited number of sites to maintain a friendly, personal atmosphere. Bookings are essential.
Activities & Notes
- Essentials to bring: Food supplies, camp chairs, and closed-in shoes for the farm activities.
- Pet friendly: Yes, pets are welcome. They must be well-behaved, friendly to other animals, and confirmed with the host upon booking.
- Fishing: Available in the nearby Macquarie River at Narromine.
- Short walks: Enjoy walks around the farm property and meeting the animals.
Local Amenities
The nearest services are in Narromine, with the major centre of Dubbo also nearby.
- Nearest Pubs:
- Tomingley Hotel (approx. 20 km)
- Royal Hotel, Narromine (approx. 25 km)
- United Services Memorial Club (USMC), Narromine (approx. 25 km)
- Places to Eat: Pubs and cafes in Narromine. Extensive options in Dubbo.
- Local Attractions:
- Narromine Aviation Museum (approx. 25 km)
- Taronga Western Plains Zoo, Dubbo (approx. 45 km)
- Old Dubbo Gaol (approx. 45 km)
- Peak Hill Open Cut Gold Mine (approx. 50 km)
- Nearest Caravan Parks:
- Narromine Caravan Park (approx. 25 km)
- Multiple large parks in Dubbo (approx. 45 km)
- Next Free Camps: Some rest areas along the Newell Highway.
- Nearest Dump Points: Narromine or Dubbo. Check with the local visitor centres.
- Nearest Petrol Station: Tomingley, with more options in Narromine.
- Drinking Water Resupply: Available on site.
- Nearest Public Toilets (offsite): Narromine and Tomingley.
Seasonal Weather Forecast
The region has a semi-arid climate typical of the Central West slopes and plains.
- Summer (December – February): Hot and predominantly dry, with daytime temperatures often exceeding 35°C.
- Autumn (March – May): Warm and sunny days with mild nights. Generally considered the best time to visit.
- Winter (June – August): Days are cool, crisp and sunny, but nights are cold with heavy frosts, often dropping below freezing.
- Spring (September – November): Mild to warm days with cool nights. The landscape can be spectacular after good rains.